What is an AugustStar Films Biography?

 

An AugustStar Films Biography is a compelling life story told through video interviews with friends and relatives, camera motion on still photographs, computer generated graphics and effects, and film or video clips of the subject, all skillfully woven together by a professional scriptwriter and professional narrator.

Please note that while this sample is only 8 minutes long, with a section from the beginning, middle, and end of the video, the running time of the actual biography is 19 minutes.
 
The initial version of this film was written and directed by Bruce August for Sound Memories Video and the city of Darien, IL.

If you've ever seen the TV show Biography on the A&E channel, then you already have a good idea of what high class video biographies look like.  This is not Uncle Wally with his camcorder -- these are full-blown professional productions, but at a fraction of the cost of network television.  Like works of art, each personal biography is one-of-a-kind because every individual or family has a unique story to tell.

Why would we want a video biography?

 

An AugustStar Films Biography is not just for viewing today, or five or ten years from now, but also for fifty or a hundred years in the future.  Just imagine how it would feel if you could watch the story of your grandparents!

Of course, they probably won't be using DVD players fifty years from now but it's easy to transfer video from DVDs to another format.  And unlike photographs or VHS tape, digital video does not deteriorate with age or by making copies.  (And you're welcome to make unlimited copies.)

So as strange as it may sound, two hundred years from now your descendants could be sitting in their living room watching the story of their great-great-grandparents, and the video would be as crystal clear as it is today!

They'll hear about your values, goals, challenges, and accomplishments, because the scriptwriter and director will present your life in the way you want it presented.

 

Who needs an AugustStar Films Biography?

 

* To celebrate a special birthday (age 9-109!) or other milestone.  The video can be shown on a large screen or each guest can be given a DVD.  It could even be mailed with greeting cards!  

                                       

* As a history of your entire family -- how did you get to where you are today?

* As a heartwarming memorial to honor someone who has recently passed away -- a wonderful way to remember loved ones in the years to come.

 

* As a terrific retirement gift, a "thank you" for an important client, or to honor a colleague.

 

* As a romantic two-person biography for a special anniversary or high-end wedding.

 

* As a marketing/promo biography of a Company or Organization (for DVDs or Internet).

 

Or simply to have a professional production presenting the unique journey of your life, or your whole family's history, that you can pass on to future generations.  That alone is certainly reason enough to produce an AugustStar Films Biography.


What others are saying
 

 

 

 

It's not every day that you get to tell someone wonderful what you think of them -- that kind of talk is usually reserved for funerals.  This was a great opportunity for our entire family and was easily the highlight of the party!

D. Mitchell

 

When our father died, my own children were very young.  We wanted a professional memorial video so when the kids grew up they could see for themselves what a great guy their grandpa was.  I still smile every time I watch it (and a few tears...).

J. Podjasek

 

No matter how big their yachts, none of my friends have something like this.  It would have been worth twice the price!

D.M. Miller

 

 

 

                          Pricing

10-12 minute biographies start at $6,500

18-20 minute biographies start at $9,500

27-30 minute biographies start at $12,500